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the bristol commonwealth society

The charity supports children and young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups, and the general public. The Bristol Commonwealth Society is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Bristol and operates in Gloucestershire, Somerset, and various other locations.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Provides information and promotes knowledge about the peoples and countries of the Commonwealth, providing a meeting place for members, maintains library, holds meetings, talks and lectures on the Commonwealth, supports young people and students in studies relating to the Commonwealth, cooperates with other organizations interested or working in Commonwealth countries.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£112,475
Latest Expenditure
£176,202

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 156.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 156.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£112,475£176,2020 / 0
2023£81,757£71,7310 / 0
2022£59,506£76,6650 / 0
2021£64,704£50,8720 / 0
2020£72,415£45,1770 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers